circumlocution:
the use of many words where fewer would do, esp. in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.
classicism:
the
following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and
literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence
to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship, esp. from the
Renaissance to the 18th century.
cliche:
a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox.
climax:
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.
colloquialism:
a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.
comedy:
professional entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh.
conflict:
a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
connotation:
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
contrast: a device where two objects or ideas are put in opposition to one another to show or emphasize the differences between them. denotation
denouement: the literal, straightforward dictionary definition of a word that comes closest to the actuality for which the word stands.
dialect: a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
dialectics:
the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.
dichotomy: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
diction:
choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness didactic
dogmatic:
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
elegy:
a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.
epic: a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
epigram: a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.
epitaph:
a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, esp. as an inscription on a tombstone.
epithet:an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.
euphemism:a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
evocative: bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
